#469EB9 Color Information

Hex color code: #469EB9

The hex color #469EB9 is a delicate cyan with RGB values of (70, 158, 185) and HSL of (194°, 45%, 50%). It is popular in mobile app design.

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Color NameSteel Blue
HEX
#469EB9
RGB
70, 158, 185
HSL
194°, 45%, 50%
CMYK
62%, 15%, 0%, 27%

Shades

CSS Usage
color: #469EB9;
background-color: #469EB9;
border-color: #469EB9;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #469EB9;
border: 2px solid #469EB9;
Tailwind Usage
bg-[#469EB9]
text-[#469EB9]
border-[#469EB9]
shadow-[0_0_10px_469EB9]

Generate Gradient

Gradient CSS
background: linear-gradient(90deg, #469EB9, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #469EB9; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature
.badge { background-color: #469EB9; color: #000000; }

Text Highlight

The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog. highlighted text example shows how the color looks as a text highlight.

Card

Card Title

This card uses your color as a border accent.

.card-accent { border: 2px solid #469EB9; background-color: #469EB915; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.
.alert { background-color: #469EB920; border-left: 4px solid #469EB9; }

Link / Accent

This is a paragraph with a link using your color. The color can be applied to interactive elements.

a { color: #469EB9; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #469EB9 in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

70, 158, 185

Red: 70 / Green: 158 / Blue: 185

HSL

194°, 45%, 50%

Hue: 194° / Saturation: 45% / Lightness: 50%

CMYK

62%, 15%, 0%, 27%

Cyan: 62% / Magenta: 15% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 27%

What color is #469EB9?

#469EB9 is a cyan-blue hue associated with trust and professionalism.

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HEX to RGB

Convert #469EB9 to RGB:

rgb(70, 158, 185)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #469EB9 to HSL:

hsl(194, 45%, 50%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #469EB9 to CMYK:

cmyk(62%, 15%, 0%, 27%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A subtle cyan tone, #469EB9 has RGB (70, 158, 185) and HSL (194°, 45%, 50%). Known for evoking trust and professionalism, this cyan-blue hue is frequently chosen for fintech and productivity apps. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #469EB9 is #B96146, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #46B99A.

Use #469EB9 in CSS: color: #469EB9 or background-color: #469EB9. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #469EB9

Sample text on this color - The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.

Contrast Ratio: 6.85:1
WCAG AA: Pass
WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #469EB9?

#469EB9 is a subtle cyan color - a cyan-blue hue that evokes trust and professionalism.

What is the RGB value of #469EB9?

#469EB9 in RGB is (70, 158, 185) - 70 red, 158 green, and 185 blue.

How to use #469EB9 in CSS?

Use #469EB9 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #469EB9?

#B96146 (complementary), #46B99A (analogous), and #316F81 (lighter shade) work well with #469EB9.